Do you need qualifications to work in a post office?

Education and Training No formal academic qualifications are required to become a customer service assistant in a post office. However, applicants need to show they have numeracy, accuracy and good communication skills and an ability to sell. Related work experience, such as working in a shop, would be an advantage.

How do I apply to be a postman?

How to Apply for Karnataka Postal GDS Recruitment 2022

  1. Visit the Official Website – indiapostgdsonline.gov.in.
  2. Then find the Karnataka Police GDS Recruitment Apply Online Link.
  3. Click on it.
  4. Fill the application form with the required details.
  5. Submit the details.
  6. Take a print out for further use.

What skills do you need to work in a post office?

You’ll need:

  • customer service skills.
  • excellent verbal communication skills.
  • the ability to work well with others.
  • persuading and negotiating skills.
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail.
  • the ability to sell products and services.
  • good maths skills.
  • active listening skills.

How much does a Postie earn?

Permanent/Contract Salary for this role is $50,697 plus 12% super per annum upon completion of 3 months service and 15% loading.

What qualifications do you need to be a Postman?

There are no set qualifications to work as a Postman/woman. However you will need to have a full driving licence (with no more than six penalty points) and you’ll be expected to pass an aptitude test.

What are the duties of a Postman?

Day to day tasks

  • sort the mail for your route, by hand or using machinery.
  • load and unload delivery vans.
  • walk for up to 6 hours a day to deliver mail.
  • use a hand-held computer device to get customer signatures.
  • pick up mail from post boxes, post offices and businesses.
  • deal with wrongly addressed or returned mail.

What qualifications do you need to be a postman?

How many hours do Postman work?

40 hours
Postmen/Postwomen normally work 40 hours a week in shifts. Delivery work takes place between Monday and Saturday. There are three shifts: The early shift, with a 5am start, to prepare and make morning deliveries.